Stylophora madagascarensis

photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:	Pocilloporidae ()
Max. size:	0.5 cm COLD (male/unsexed)
Environment:	sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m
Distribution:	Western Indian Ocean: Madagascar.
Diagnosis:	Colonies have thin, straight compact branches with corallites crowded and uniformly spaced on branch sides and ends. Tentacles are not extended during the day. Usually uniform tan with pinkish branch base.
Biology:
IUCN Red List Status:	Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A4c) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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